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The physics of playing guitar - Oscar Fernando Perez

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Guitar masters like Jimi Hendrix are capable of bending the physics
of waves to their wills, plucking melody from inspiration and
vibration. But how do wood, metal, and plastic translate into rhythm,
melody, and music? Oscar Fernando Perez details the physics of playing the guitar, from first pluck to that final shredding chord.

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Educator Oscar Fernando Perez

Animator Chris Boyle

Producer Helen Powers

Composer Matt Santo

Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu

Script Editor Eleanor Nelsen

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